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A patient who received a kidney transplant admitted to the hospital for worsening renal function

Written by Med-Challenger | Feb 10, 2025 6:07:36 PM

A patient who received a kidney transplant several years ago was recently admitted to the hospital for worsening renal function. He was given increasing doses of prednisone and cyclosporine. Following their administration, he developed skin lesions on his chest and arms (see Figure).

Figure.

Routine bacterial and fungal cultures are negative. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

  • acne vulgaris
  • candida sepsis
  • staphylococcal sepsis
  • steroid-induced acne
  • varicella (chicken pox)

 

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